to estimate

• 预计这一工作需要十天才能完成。

  It's estimated that this job needs 10 days for it to be completed.

• 这一计划预计到今年年底就能完成。

  This program is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

• 机场的工程预计一周后完成。

  The airport project is projected to be finished a week later.